Friday, May 14, 2010

Burnin' non Concernin' ~ Jerk Chicken!

Alright let's heat things up!

I recently got in on a good deal on some chicken at my local market. The price per pound was phenomenal so I snapped up more than my fair share. What to do with so much bird you ask??? Well I turned to my spice cabinet for some ideas....and it came to me!

Jerk it of course!!!!

What you need.........

1 Tbl. ground allspice

1 Tbl. ground thyme

1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 1/2 tsp. ground sage

3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. minced ginger

2 Tbls. fresh garlic (crushed)

1 Tbls. brown sugar or molasses

1/4 Cup. Soy sauce

1/4 Cup. dark rum (optional, but encouraged)

3/4 Cup. white vinegar

1/2 Cup. orange juice

Juice of 1 lime

2 Scotch bonnet peppers

3 green onions, diced

1 Cup. white onion, diced

a few pounds of chicken thighs and drumsticks (I skinned mine).

* (or just get some GOOD pre-made jerk paste in a jar to save yourself time)

Wait a while!..................

Put all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Put chicken in a large freezer bag and pour in spice blend. Place in a bowl to make sure there isn't any leakage and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but up to a day is preferable.

Cook it up!!!...............................

Preheat oven to 350 degrees or grill. If using an oven, place chicken in a roasting pan and roast until cooked through (about 45 minutes) flipping once halfway through the process.

I served this with some white rice and white beans......yum!

The dish was met with enthusiasm but proved too hot for The man of the house! LOL!

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